Autonomo Spain
Autonomo Spain shares five years of experience with tax guides, tools, services, and clear explanations for freelancers in Spain.
Hi, I’m Adrienne. I’ve been autónoma in Spain for many years, and in this website I’ve put together some of what I’ve learned — and what I wish I’d known or had easy access to when I was starting out. More about me.
Over the years, I’ve worked with all sorts of clients in Spain, Europe and across the world and taken on all kinds of projects during my rather adventurous journey as an autónomo in Spain. Alongside the actual work, I’ve had to learn the ins and outs of the bureaucracy, work with tax deadlines, tracking revenue and expenses, even redoing an invoice or two because I got the format or VAT wrong.
It’s been a massive learning curve, but now I feel like I know what I’m doing, and I thought some of what I’ve picked up might be helpful to you too. So I decided to write it all down.
Articles
What is cuota?
Cuota is one of the terms you’ll here all the time. It is basically the Spanish word for “social security payment” but here’s some more info…
What is alta and baja for autónomos?
Alta and baja are the official terms for registering and deregistering your freelance business with the tax and social security systems.
What autónomo expenses claim be claimed?
Autónomo expenses can be claimed and deducted against your gross yearly income but they are strictly governed
What is SEPE?
The Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE) is Spain’s national employment service.
What are the IVA Reporting Obligations
The IVA reporting obligations for autónomos in Spain: quarterly Modelo 303, annual Modelo 390, deadlines, exemptions, and common mistakes to avoid.
VeriFactu delayed: new deadlines for Spain’s invoicing system
VeriFactu is caught up in delays, a new Royal Decree pushes the start date to 1 July 2027 for autonomos and 1 January 2027 for other businesses.
Online Gestor Platforms
These online gestor platforms will handle all your tax obligations for you. Generally (but not always) they also have platforms to generate invoices and track your expenses.
Is there a Catalan government tax department?
The Agència Tributària de Catalunya (ATC) is the Catalan Tax Agency